Beating the meridians is a traditional way of keeping healthy, it stimulates specific meridian pathways in the body, promotes blood circulation, enhances physical constitution, and helps detoxify and beautify the skin. Here is an overview of the main meridians and the benefits of beating:
– Lung Meridian: Extending from the scapula to the inside of the thumb, beating this meridian promotes moisture transport through the lung meridian to the deeper layers of the skin, relieving dry skin issues. The best time to beat is in the morning, which helps awaken the body’s functions. – Gallbladder Meridian: This meridian runs from the midpoint of the buttocks to the ankle, keeping it clear can promote bile secretion, make hair darker and more beautiful, and help reduce fat accumulation on the outer thighs. – Bladder Meridian: Extending from the top of the head to the heel, particularly beating the lower body, can improve blood supply to the brain, enhance memory, and reduce afternoon fatigue. – Stomach Meridian: From the neck to the toes, tapping the stomach meridian helps create a healthy complexion, reduce wrinkles, enhance overall complexion, suitable for morning practice. – Large Intestine Meridian: Starting from the face to the index finger, regular beating can promote intestinal motility, effectively detoxify, improve skin texture and breath. – Triple Burner Meridian: closely related to the immune system, beating this meridian can enhance immunity, prevent minor illnesses, best time in the evening. – Pericardium Meridian: Extending from the chest to the middle finger, beating after dinner helps in the quick metabolism of fats in food, preventing obesity.
When beating, pay attention to the following points: – Keep the body and mind relaxed, limbs naturally positioned. – The strength should be gentle and even, neither too light nor too heavy, to achieve a warming effect in the body. – Sustain the beating, form a regular practice habit for better results. – Follow the meridian pathways for beating, proceed in an orderly manner. – Have flexible techniques, avoid harsh strikes to prevent skin or muscle damage.
Remember, while beating the meridians is beneficial, be mindful of personal physical differences during practice to avoid unnecessary harm.
